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Misused farm income data threatens need for strong safety net

Western FarmPress

USDA's Net Farm Income data is misused and abused. Significant losses in crop agriculture are being masked by the recent boom in profitability of livestock operations.

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Farm Income News: Net Farm Income Falls Below the 10-Year Average 

Trimble Agriculture

Explore key findings from the USDA’s first 2024 farm income forecast report and why they matter. Farm income news was front and center last week with the release of the USDA’s first farm income forecast report in 2024. billion decline in farm income—a drop of more than 25 percent.

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Farm Progress America, September 10, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how a strong livestock sector is keeping net farm income up. In February, the USDA predicted net farm income would fall 25 percent in 2024. Now, the agency says the drop is much smaller than predicted.

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Farm Bill Coalition Letter

NASDA

Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. Farmers are struggling, and the decline in the farm economy is real. Estimated 2024 net farm income for U.S.

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Report Recap: Four Factors Impacting Farm Income in 2023 

Trimble Agriculture

After a record high in 2022, farm income is anticipated to decline by 22 percent in 2023. In 2022, landowners experienced record high farm income, with net farm income reaching $183 billion. Net Farm Income and Cash Farmer Income, Inflation Adjusted (billion dollars) Note: F = forecast.

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Five Ways To Increase Farm Profitability 

Trimble Agriculture

The USDA expects a decrease in farm sector profits this year. Net farm income is forecast at $136.9 As cash receipts for commodities tick down and direct government payments fall, many operators are looking for ways to reduce costs and increase farm profitability.

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USDA Projects 2023 Farm Income to Fall More Than 25%

ProAg

USDA released its August 2023 Farm Income Forecast, casting a stark projection of a $41.7 billion loss in year-over-year income. While 2022 was a record-setting year at $183 billion in net farm income, the inflation-included 25.4% Net cash farm income is expected to fall 26.5%